How far is Okolona, KY from Jeffersontown, KY?

The driving distance from Okolona, KY to Jeffersontown, KY is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.97 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.64 mi
12.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.64 mi
Kilometers
12.29 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.97 mi
Kilometers
16.04 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersontown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Okolona
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Okolona
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Jeffersontown
Wed, Apr 22, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Okolona
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Highview
KY

City in Louisville, Kentucky, United States of America

From Okolona
5.1 mi
00h 09m
To Jeffersontown
4.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Okolona and Jeffersontown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Okolona and Jeffersontown.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 17 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Preston Highway

    980 ft · 25 sec · Preston Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Outer Loop

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Outer Loop

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Fegenbush Lane

    837 ft · 24 sec · Fegenbush Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Beulah Church Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beulah Church Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Beulah Church Road

    2574 ft · 53 sec · Beulah Church Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Seatonville Road

    2182 ft · 45 sec · Seatonville Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Lovers Lane

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lovers Lane

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Billtown Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Billtown Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Watterson Trail

    1354 ft · 50 sec · Watterson Trail

  11. 11

    Turn right

    62 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Okolona and Jeffersontown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outer Loop
3.9 mi · 39%
Billtown Road
1.94 mi · 19%
Beulah Church Road
1.84 mi · 18%
Lovers Lane
1.44 mi · 14%
Seatonville Road
0.41 mi · 4%
Watterson Trail
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Outer Loop

Turn left onto Outer Loop

3.9 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highview
00h 09m from Okolona
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Okolona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersontown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Okolona to Jeffersontown?

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Highview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.1 miles from Okolona and 4.8 miles from Jeffersontown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Okolona and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jeffersontown.

Stop Ideas Near Highview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Highview, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highview.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

17 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Okolona and Jeffersontown. Straight-line distance: 7.64 mi (12.29 km).

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#1 Okolona

City in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, United States of America

Population17,134
Coordinates38.1411800, -85.6877400
Altitude141
CountryUnited States
Jeffersontown

#2 Jeffersontown

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population27,562
Coordinates38.1942400, -85.5644000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: (-85.687768, 38.141231)
End: (-85.564383, 38.19425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.33 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.64
0.7 gal · 2.66 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.32 $2.64
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.49 $2.98
Premium $4.65 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.30 $1.86 $3.71

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Okolona and Jeffersontown. The current time is 23:08:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.